Waiting On The World To Change
John Mayer
Waiting On The World To Change by John Mayer (released in 2006) appeared in 16 of the 27 editions of the NPO Radio 2 Top 2000. Its highest chart entry was position 482 in 2015. The song first appeared on the list in 2009 and last appeared on it in 2024.
Chart history
All positions by edition
| Edition | Position |
|---|---|
| 2024 | 1919 |
| 2023 | 1930 |
| 2022 | 1885 |
| 2021 | 1519 |
| 2020 | 1410 |
| 2019 | 1407 |
| 2018 | 1248 |
| 2017 | 1103 |
| 2016 | 978 |
| 2015 | 482 |
| 2014 | 1082 |
| 2013 | 564 |
| 2012 | 824 |
| 2011 | 539 |
| 2010 | 1198 |
| 2009 | 871 |
More by John Mayer
- Daughters best position 304
- Gravity best position 330
- Heartbreak Warfare best position 379
- Slow Dancing In A Burning Room best position 574
- In The Blood best position 592
- Last Train Home best position 960
- Free Fallin' (Live) best position 986
- New Light best position 1051
How the song fared
On average, Waiting On The World To Change was at position 1184.9 in the 16 editions in which it was on the list. Its lowest chart entry was position 1930 in 2023. It reached the top 10 0 times and the top 100 0 times. The longest consecutive run was 16 editions (up to and including 2024). The biggest rise came in 2011: from position 1198 to position 539 (+659). The biggest fall came in 2014: from position 564 to position 1082 (-518). In 2025, the song was not on the list; it was last on it in 2024.
Compared with all songs
In total, 4,925 different songs have appeared in the Top 2000. With 16 editions, this song shares that score with 103 other songs, and 1,318 songs were on the list in more editions. There are 1,317 songs that have ever ranked higher than position 482.
Also released in 2006
47 other songs from 2006 are in the Top 2000. The highest chart entries:
- Rood – Marco Borsato best position 17
- Back To Black – Amy Winehouse best position 43
- Chasing Cars – Snow Patrol best position 49
- Knights Of Cydonia – Muse best position 106
- Als De Morgen Is Gekomen – Jan Smit best position 131
- Snow (Hey Oh) – Red Hot Chili Peppers best position 193
Neighbours in the 2024 list
In 2024, this song was at position 1919. Wild Places (Duncan Browne) was at position 1918, one place higher; Promises Of No Man's Land (Blaudzun) was at position 1920, one place lower.
Frequently asked questions
How often was Waiting On The World To Change by John Mayer in the Top 2000?
Waiting On The World To Change was on the list in 16 of the 27 editions (1999 to 2025), first in 2009 and most recently in 2024.
What is the highest position of Waiting On The World To Change in the Top 2000?
The highest chart entry was position 482 in 2015.
How high was Waiting On The World To Change in the 2025 Top 2000?
The song was not on the list in 2025.